As crazy as it seems, the holiday party invitations are already rolling in, and we’re flipping back and forth between anxiety over outfit choices and excitement for the impending festive season. Whether you full-on celebrate all the end-of-year meet-ups, or simply attend one or two soirees, the best way to go out with a bang comes in the form of killer beauty choices. But, if the cat eye and classic red lip combo seems a little too obvious, we have a perfect solution. Tattoos. And not the kind you might be imagining. Instead of going the permanent route, which, of course, is a cool choice, we’ve been a big proponent of a more temporary type of ink. So, we called upon mark ambassador Lucy Hale, herself somewhat of a body ink connoisseur, to show off different ways to incorporate transient tats into your vibe. First up, a starry night — on your head.

Lucy and her go-to hair guru, who you probably already follow, Kristin Ess, show us how to literally tattoo your hair — and it couldn’t be easier. The trick? Simply grab a pack of Scünci's shimmery metallic designs, cut them into strips, and scatter them along your part then douse with water. Kristin’s emblem of choice was stars, creating a literal galaxy on Lucy’s freshly dyed blonde strands. According to Kristin, the best way to ensure that the designs won’t budge involves variations on updos.

“Place them in a spot you wouldn't be touching all night,” she advises. “Also, you'll want to wear your hair in a secure way that isn't going to move and shake and break up the tattoo. Ponytails, buns, half-up, or even a style that's been bobby-pinned into place is ideal.”

After you’ve created your ephemeral artwork, lock in the look with hairspray and dance the night away. And remember to take tons of snaps, because, while washing your hair might erase your creation, pictures capture it forever.